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Tumbler Ridge to host FIFA World Cup community celebration Monday

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 23: A fan of Canada is seen prior to the Group F - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match between Belgium and Canada at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar (Photo by Pablo Morano/BSR Agency/Getty Images) (BSR Agency/Getty Images)

TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. — Residents across the Peace Region are being invited to gather in Tumbler Ridge Monday for a community celebration tied to the FIFA World Cup.

The free, family-friendly event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Centre lower parking lot.

Organizers say the event is part of “Canada Celebrates,” a nationwide initiative bringing World Cup-themed festivities to dozens of communities across the country.

The day will feature a live outdoor viewing of a World Cup match on a giant screen, along with interactive soccer activities, a mini pitch, entertainment, and food vendors.

Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka says the event comes at a meaningful time for the community.

He says it will give residents a chance to come together, spend time with one another, and enjoy a positive experience close to home.

Monday Scheduled Games

  • Spain vs. Cape Verde: 9:00 a.m.
  • Belgium vs. Egypt: 12:00 p.m.
  • Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay: 3:00 p.m.
  • Iran vs. New Zealand: 6:00 p.m.

The celebration is one of dozens planned across Canada as part of the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with programming designed to support local businesses and encourage community participation.